Quantity Surveyor / Employer’s Agent
Location: London
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
Turner Property Recruitment have been instructed to recruit a Quantity Surveyor / Employer’s Agent for a growing, ambitious and well-established construction consultancy based in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented and driven QS/EA to join a high-performing team offering significant progression, varied project exposure and strong professional development. The ideal candidate will be client-focused, energetic and committed to delivering an exceptional service.
About the Role
You will work across a diverse range of construction projects, taking ownership of your workload while supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead multiple construction projects, supervising assistants and trainees and supporting their development.
* Act as the main point of contact for clients and design team consultants.
* Take full responsibility for the successful delivery of QS, PM and Employer’s Agent services on assigned projects.
* Confidently step in for senior team members when required.
* Act as Employer’s Agent on design & build schemes and Contract Administrator on traditional projects.
* Follow internal quality and environmental management procedures.
* Manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong time-management strategies.
* Deliver exceptional service levels to all clients.
* Undertake a minimum of 20 hours CPD each year.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be able to demonstrate:
* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Cost Management or a related discipline.
* Ideally MRICS (or working toward chartership within 3 years).
* Minimum 3 years’ experience running your own QS and/or project management instructions within private practice, consultancy or main contracting.
* Strong measurement competency (CostX experience desirable).
* Experience delivering projects independently.
* Strong analytical, strategic and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication.
* Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
* Strong negotiation ability.
* Driving licence and willingness to travel to sites nationally when required.
The Consultancy
This respected Chartered Quantity Surveying and Project Consultancy provides a full suite of services including:
* Quantity Surveying
* Employer’s Agent
* Project Management
* Clerk of Works
* Advisory services
They operate across residential, healthcare, care, industrial, manufacturing, conservation and commercial sectors.
Known for delivering tailored, commercially focused solutions, they maintain strong long-term relationships with clients — with significant repeat business and recommendations.
They also hold accredited people-focused and quality management standards, reflecting their commitment to a positive, supportive internal culture.
Benefits & Development
A competitive package is offered, including:
* Performance-related annual bonus
* Structured progression and career pathways
* Comprehensive learning and development opportunities
* Ability to purchase additional annual leave
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Group pension
* Healthcare options
* Season ticket loan
* Retail and lifestyle discounts